The Chiefs and Raiders are both 3-0, with the AFC West lead on the line. Can Kansas City hand Las Vegas its first loss on Oct 4?

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 on October 4, 2026, handing Las Vegas its first loss of the season and moving Kansas City to 4-0. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns to power the Chiefs past the previously unbeaten Raiders. The win gave Kansas City sole possession of the AFC West lead over Las Vegas, which entered the game tied with the Chiefs at 3-0.

The Raiders had opened the season 3-0 for the first time in years, raising expectations for the divisional matchup, but Kansas City's balanced offensive attack, anchored by Walker's career-high rushing output, proved decisive down the stretch.

The Predict Six community overwhelmingly predicted this outcome, with 91% forecasting a Chiefs win, reflecting Kansas City's status as the more battle-tested franchise and Mahomes' track record in division games. The result continued the Chiefs' early-season dominance and extended their recent edge in the AFC West rivalry, while dropping the Raiders into a tie for the division lead heading into Week 5.